In accordance with California Penal Code 26150, and subject to Department policy and procedures, any Los Angeles County resident may be issued a CCW license by the Sheriff, if qualified. The following information regarding CCW licenses is available on the public internet site: The issuance of licenses enabling a private citizen to carry a concealed weapon (CCW) is of great concern to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The terms “permit” and “license” have the same meaning and are used interchangeably. Additionally, this newsletter will help deputies identify Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department CCW permits when they are encountered in the field. The purpose of this newsletter is to inform personnel of the CCW permit policy and procedures so as to better inform the public and correctly process applications when received. The Department is experiencing an increased number of information requests and applications for Carrying Concealed Weapons (CCW) permits.
